Heber Down

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Distance: 3.9 mi
Elevation gain: 404 ft
Technical difficulty: Moderate
Elevation loss: 404 ft
Max elevation: 410 ft
TrailRank: 53
Min elevation: 230 ft
Trail type: Loop

Time: one hour 23 minutes
Coordinates: 574
Uploaded: August 22, 2016
Recorded: August 2016

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near Audley, Ontàrio (Canada)

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Itinerary description

This is a nice Conservation Area with a surprising amount of variety. My hike was based on the trail posted by LeslieP (also called Heber Down) with a couple of minor variations. There are several places to park - on Lyndebrook Rd (where I started) at the end of the road (plenty of spaces there) or in the pay parking area within the park (noted on the map as a waypoint).

The hike starts out flat and pushes through a marsh passing underneath some power lines.Followed by forest, streams, a pond, some noticeable elevation changes, and a park like setting near the official parking area. Lots of variety to the scenery including meadows, a farmers field and one area that was almost desert like (very sandy and stunted growth).

The trail was in great shape with lots of signage and numerous intersections and opportunity to shorten/lengthen your hike. This hike will take you on all three of the listed trails (Railway, Devil's Den and Springbank) and loops back to your start point. Maps were posted near the start and at the parking area.

A popular trail with lots of dog walkers and could also be done on a mountain bike. It's worth a visit!

Waypoints

Intersection 2

Left turn here.

Intersection 3

Turn right here.

Intersection 4

I went right here but it looked like a path goes around the path on both sides.

Intersection 5

Left turn here

Parking lot

This is a 'pay' parking area and is accessed off Lyndebrook Road (just west of where this hike starts/finishes. There is a map posted and an information board with wildlife information and some of the areas history. Washrooms are also here.